The USAF's adaptive engine program seeks to optimise thrust efficiency across various conditions. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, initially set to replace the F-22, is now on hold due to high costs.

Space agencies plan dozens of launches this year including lunar and orbital missions —streamed online by NASA and private firms—offering enthusiasts around the globe access to watch groundbreaking missions. There were 244 missions in 2024.

Checking your phone first thing in the morning isn't harmful by itself—prioritising daylight exposure and healthy habits including walking, gym, etc. may better support wellbeing and sleep. However, using technology at night displaces sleep-promoting habits.

Dubbed the J-XX, it lacks vertical tails, has narrowly separated engines, may feature weapon bays underneath engine housings and seems optimised for potential automatic carrier landings. Likely an early-stage demonstrator, not a prototype.

This article discusses how the death of terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar has been used for propaganda by Hamas and other Islamist groups to portray Sinwar as a heroic figure, and rebrand him as a martyr.

China, as Iran's biggest oil customer, enables Iran to fund the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxies, including the Houthis. China's involvement exacerbates the threat to Red Sea shipping and increases regional tensions.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has attracted global attention. It’s latest AI model, is reportedly on par or better than industry-leading US models. DeepSeek was produced at a fraction of the cost and is significantly cheaper to use.

Chief of the US Air Force has called for increased investment in the service due to the rapidly evolving threat landscape, and an aging aircraft fleet. The service is facing budget constraints and outdated infrastructure.

NASA's X-59, a part of the Quesst mission, aims to develop an aerodynamic design to mute sonic booms to barely perceptible thumps. If successful, it could revolutionize commercial aviation, enabling faster-than-sound flight over land.

Recent research revealed the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three species, with Atrax Christenseni — 'Big Boy'— standing out as the largest and most venomous. The discovery has implications for antivenom production and public safety.